When a workshop focuses very tightly on one model of bike, it’s usually a good thing. They get to know what to modify, and what to leave alone. And where to get the biggest bang for the buck.
That’s the philosophy of the Brazilian shop Retrorides by Lourenço. Founded by brothers Gustavo and Rodrigo Lourenço and their father José, they’ve carved out a niche building very sharp BMW K series café racers—like this dark and handsome K100 RS.
The Lourenços are based in a town a couple of hours away from the huge city of São Paulo. Their company is known throughout Brazil for its slick work on cars and trucks, as well as BMW motorcycles.
It’s obvious where the passion lies, though.…